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What was the main idea proposed by philosophers like John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau?
What was the main idea proposed by philosophers like John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau?
What was Georges Danton's experience after completing his studies?
What was Georges Danton's experience after completing his studies?
What was the system of government proposed by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws?
What was the system of government proposed by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws?
What was the main cause of anger and protest against the system of privileges in France?
What was the main cause of anger and protest against the system of privileges in France?
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How did the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers spread among people?
How did the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers spread among people?
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What was the main social inequality in the Old Regime?
What was the main social inequality in the Old Regime?
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What was the significance of the American Constitution for political thinkers in France?
What was the significance of the American Constitution for political thinkers in France?
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What was the context in which Georges Danton wrote to a friend in 1793?
What was the context in which Georges Danton wrote to a friend in 1793?
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What inspired Rammohan Roy's thoughts and ideas?
What inspired Rammohan Roy's thoughts and ideas?
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What did Rammohan Roy insist on visiting at Cape Town?
What did Rammohan Roy insist on visiting at Cape Town?
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Which of the following was an impact of the French Revolution?
Which of the following was an impact of the French Revolution?
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Who wrote the book 'Notes on the Bengal Renaissance'?
Who wrote the book 'Notes on the Bengal Renaissance'?
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What was Rammohan Roy's reaction to the July Revolution?
What was Rammohan Roy's reaction to the July Revolution?
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What was the context of Rammohan Roy's visit to England?
What was the context of Rammohan Roy's visit to England?
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Which of the following was a characteristic of Rammohan Roy?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Rammohan Roy?
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What was a suggested activity in the chapter?
What was a suggested activity in the chapter?
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What was the main reason for the peasants and workers to participate in revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
What was the main reason for the peasants and workers to participate in revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
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Which of the following groups did not have access to education and new ideas?
Which of the following groups did not have access to education and new ideas?
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What was the main source of wealth for the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the main source of wealth for the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
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What was the common belief among the educated middle class?
What was the common belief among the educated middle class?
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What was the consequence of the food scarcity and rising food prices?
What was the consequence of the food scarcity and rising food prices?
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What was the main reason for the lack of full-scale change in the social and economic order?
What was the main reason for the lack of full-scale change in the social and economic order?
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What was the main characteristic of the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the main characteristic of the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
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What was the main consequence of the revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
What was the main consequence of the revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
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Study Notes
The Emergence of New Ideas
- The concept of social position being based on merit rather than birth was promoted by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
- Locke's Two Treatises of Government refuted the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch.
- Rousseau proposed a form of government based on a social contract between people and their representatives.
The Influence of the American Constitution
- The American Constitution, which guaranteed individual rights, was an important example for political thinkers in France.
- The ideas of philosophers such as Locke and Rousseau were discussed intensively in salons and coffee-houses and spread among people through books and newspapers.
The Old Regime and the French Revolution
- The news that Louis XVI planned to impose further taxes to meet the expenses of the state generated anger and protest against the system of privileges.
- The French Revolution saw the rise of newspapers describing the events of each day and week.
The Emergence of the Middle Class
- The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of a growing middle class who earned their wealth through expanding overseas trade and manufacturing goods.
- The middle class included merchants, manufacturers, lawyers, and administrative officials who were educated and believed that no group in society should be privileged by birth.
Response to Revolutionary Ideas
- Individuals such as Tipu Sultan and Rammohan Roy were inspired by new ideas spreading through Europe during the French Revolution.
- Rammohan Roy was excited by the July Revolution in France in 1830 and insisted on visiting frigates flying the revolutionary tri-colour flag.
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